The tower houses of Shibam Photo

Photographer’s Note

All over Yemen you will discover incredible architecture such as Shibam. These tower houses are completely built of mud and rise 8 stories high. Most are over 500 years old. One tower house alone can accommodate 100 people or more.

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smarcell (14273) 2009-03-20 1:11

It looks like toys. I like how you have used the zoom.
A nice composition
Stefano

brevbrev14 (372) 2009-03-20 2:08

Hi SImon, very good example of local architecture
well managed the light
interesting pattern too
ciao
Valeria

mafegan (4117) 2009-03-20 5:38

Hello Simon
Have have seen photos of these houses quite a few times on TE - and I am always attracted to them as they are just so bizarre. Your capture being a tight crop is a little different. Well done and tfs, Marlene

hispic (7399) 2009-03-23 20:04

Hi Simon,
Attractive old walled city has been captured with extreme sharpness and super-fine detail. Color and light are also beautiful, excellent definition.
Regards, Hisashi

janneman (1208) 2009-04-09 5:57

Antoher great shot of this miraculaous place.
Love the colours and the buildings filling the whole picture.

brandstaetter (14026) 2009-04-18 6:20

Hi Simon,
in the meantime it´s a classical view, but every time a joy to see it. Good that you got so close and the light is beautiful.
Cheers Christian